Worst air pollution Madurai, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Madurai is fair. PM2.5, O3, SO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (NO2: 53.7/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Madurai is poor. AQI worsens to poor; NO2 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (NO2: 80.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Madurai's air quality reflects the flat Tamil Nadu Vaigai River valley's semi-arid plateau at 101 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the textile, jasmine trading, and tourism corridor contributing local sources. The Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea maritime influences provide seasonal monsoon ventilation, while the dry season concentrates vehicle and dust emissions and Madurai generally maintains moderate South Indian semi-arid plateau metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 23:30
AQI:
Medium
53.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
53.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
30.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:30
AQI:
Poor
80.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
30.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
80.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
39.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
36.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Madurai right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Madurai is fair. SO2 is the main pollutant at 30.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (NO2: 53.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Madurai?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Madurai will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 80.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:30 PM (NO2: 80.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Madurai?
Pollution in Madurai typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads, manufacturing activity, along with seasonal tourism traffic combine, especially once dry, windy weather picks up. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. The wet season generally clears the air, while the dry season lets levels build back up.
Are air quality levels in Madurai based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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